Scenic Dermatology

07/14/2026

🥵 Chaska is facing several seriously hot days—and sunscreen isn’t the only thing your skin may struggle with.

Heat, humidity, sweat, and friction can contribute to:

🔥 Heat rash
💦 Sweat-related breakouts
🩳 Chafing and irritated skin folds
☀️ Sunburn

A few ways to help your skin through the heat:

👕 Choose loose, breathable clothing
🚿 Rinse off sweat and change out of damp clothes
🧴 Apply broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30+ and reapply at least every two hours outdoors—and after swimming or heavy sweating
🧊 Cool down promptly if your skin becomes prickly, itchy, or irritated
🙅 Avoid aggressively scrubbing sweaty or acne-prone skin

Seek medical care if a rash becomes painful, blistered, rapidly spreads, shows signs of infection, or isn’t improving.

Stay cool, Chaska! 😎 If a summer skin problem is putting a damper on your plans, Scenic Dermatology is here to help.

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07/11/2026

☀️ How much sunscreen should you actually use?

Applying enough sunscreen matters just as much as choosing the right SPF. This helpful graphic from JAMA Dermatology illustrates the “teaspoon rule” for covering exposed skin properly.

A few important reminders:

🧴 Apply sunscreen about 15 minutes before going outside
⏰ Reapply every 2 hours while outdoors
🏊 Reapply after swimming or sweating
👂 Don’t forget the ears, scalp, neck and tops of the feet
✅ Choose a sunscreen you will actually use consistently

No sunscreen blocks every UV ray, and a higher SPF does not eliminate the need to reapply.

Graphic and information shared for patient education.

Have a spot you’re concerned about?

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Source: Ugoh GA, Lim HW. Sun Protection 101—Your Guide to Sunscreen. JAMA Dermatology. 2026;162(6):663.
https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2025.5136

is essential for preventing sun damage, premature aging, and . With so many options available, choosing and using it correctly can be confusing.

This JAMA Dermatology Patient Page provides a concise, dermatologist-approved guide to help you make the most of your sunscreen. https://ja.ma/4wumf3H

07/10/2026

Psoriasis treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. 🧴💡💊

Depending on where psoriasis appears, how severe it is, how it affects daily life, and which treatments have already been tried, options may include topical medications, dermatologist-supervised phototherapy, oral or injectable medications, and biologics.

Our new guide explains the major psoriasis treatment options, how dermatologists choose among them, and when it may be time to schedule an evaluation. 👨‍⚕️✨

Read the full guide:
https://www.scenicdermatology.com/psoriasis-treatment-options/

Questions or ready to schedule? Call Scenic Dermatology at (952) 520-5000. 📞

07/07/2026

Itchy, scaly, flaky, or painful skin patches? It might be more than dry skin. 👀

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can affect the scalp, elbows, knees, nails, skin folds, hands, feet, and more. The good news: you don’t have to keep guessing what’s going on.

Scenic Dermatology in Chaska, MN provides dermatologist-led psoriasis care for adults, teens, and families across the southwest Twin Cities. William Miller, MD, FAAD helps patients understand their diagnosis, flare triggers, and treatment options—from topical medications and skin care support to NB-UVB phototherapy, systemic treatment, or biologics when appropriate. ✨

If you’re dealing with stubborn plaques, scalp scaling, nail changes, cracking, bleeding, or a rash that just won’t improve, a dermatology visit can help you find the right next step.

📍 Scenic Dermatology | Chaska, MN
📞 Call 952-520-5000
🔗 Learn more or request an appointment:
https://www.scenicdermatology.com/psoriasis-treatment-chaska-mn/

06/24/2026

🌿 Dry, itchy, irritated skin shouldn’t run your day.

Eczema can show up on the hands, face, eyelids, scalp, ears, feet, arms, or a child’s skin. The right plan depends on more than just trying another cream.

At Scenic Dermatology in Chaska, we help children, teens, and adults sort through eczema, dermatitis, recurring rashes, possible triggers, and treatment options that fit real life. 🩺

📚Learn more at: https://www.scenicdermatology.com/eczema-treatment-in-chaska-mn/

If your skin keeps flaring, cracking, itching, burning, or coming back after temporary improvement, it may be time for a clearer plan.

📍 Chaska, MN
📞 (952) 520-5000
🔗 https://www.scenicdermatology.com/eczema-treatment-in-chaska-mn/

✨ Book an eczema visit today and let’s get your skin moving in the right direction.


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06/17/2026

New on the blog: Hypochlorous Acid Skincare 💦

HOCl sprays are everywhere right now: acne-prone skin, eczema-prone skin, sensitive skin, post-workout routines, “barrier support,” and the usual internet promise that one product might fix everything.

So we wrote the calm dermatologist version.

What hypochlorous acid may help with:
✅ gentle skin hygiene
✅ post-sweat cleansing
✅ irritation-prone routines
✅ simplifying an overcomplicated shelf

What it should not replace:
🚫 acne treatment
🚫 eczema or rosacea care
🚫 infection evaluation
🚫 a diagnosis when your skin is worsening

The mindset: helpful add-on, not miracle cure.

Read the full article here:
https://www.scenicdermatology.com/hypochlorous-acid-skincare/

Scenic Dermatology
Chaska, MN
952-520-5000

Hypochlorous acid skincare is trending. A Chaska dermatologist explains HOCl skin spray, eczema/acne support, safety, myths, and when to seek care.

06/15/2026

Skin calming spray is having a moment. 💦✨

Hypochlorous acid spray can be a nice little add-on for irritated, sweaty, acne-prone, or reactive skin — especially in summer when heat, sunscreen, sweat, pollen, and outdoor life are all teaming up on your face. ☀️🧴🌿😅

But let’s keep it real:

It can help calm redness and irritation. ✅
It can be gentle for many sensitive-skin routines. ✅
It may help reduce bacteria on the skin. ✅

It is NOT a miracle acne cure. 🚫
It is NOT a replacement for eczema or rosacea treatment. 🚫
It is NOT a reason to build a 14-step routine. 🚫

Derm rule: if your skin is angry, simplify first. Gentle cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen, and then add extras carefully. 🧼🧴🛡️

Trendy can be useful. Trendy should not be chaotic. ✨

Scenic Dermatology
Chaska, MN 📍
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952-520-5000

06/12/2026

Hot take from your dermatologist: fake tanning is not “cheating.” It’s harm reduction. ☀️✨🧴

A real tan is not a sign that your skin is healthier. It’s a sign your skin has responded to UV exposure. That UV exposure is what increases risk of sunburn, premature aging, sun spots, and skin cancer over time. 😬🔥🧬

So yes, if you like a summer glow, a self-tanner is a much better choice than intentionally tanning outside or using a tanning bed. 🌴🌊☀️➡️🧴✨

But here’s the part people miss:

A fake tan does not protect you from the sun. 🚫🛡️☀️

You still need:
SPF 30+ 🧴
Shade 🌳
Hats 👒🧢
Sunglasses 🕶️
UPF clothing 👕
Reapplication ⏰

Fake the bronze. Protect the skin. ✨🤎🛡️

Scenic Dermatology
Chaska, MN 📍
952.520.5000
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AAD recommends broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30+ for sun protection, and Skin Cancer Foundation guidance says sunless tanners should not be relied on for sun protection.

06/11/2026

☀️ SUNSCREEN UPDATE AVAILABLE ☀️

BEMT just entered the chat.

The FDA recently approved **bemotrizinol**, also called **BEMT**, a newer sunscreen filter that helps protect against both **UVA + UVB** rays.

Why people are talking about it:
✨ Newer sunscreen technology
🧴 Broad-spectrum UV protection
🌤️ Already used in other parts of the world
🔬 A big step forward for U.S. sunscreen options

But the basics still matter:

✅ Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+
✅ Reapply every 2 hours outdoors
✅ Don’t forget ears, neck, scalp part, and backs of hands
✅ Hats, shade, and UPF clothing still help a lot

BEMT is exciting, but no sunscreen is magic. The best sunscreen is still the one you will actually use consistently.

Questions about sunscreen, sun damage, or skin cancer prevention? We’re happy to help.

Scenic Dermatology
Chaska, MN
ScenicDermatology.com
952-520-5000

06/10/2026

☀️ Big sunscreen news: the FDA just approved bemotrizinol, the first new U.S. sunscreen filter in decades.

Why it matters: broader UVA/UVB coverage, better stability in sunlight, and likely more elegant sunscreen options coming soon. 🧴✨

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-expands-sunscreen-options-first-time-20-years

Have a spot that needs to be checked?

Call us at 952-520-5000 or book online at ScenicDerm.com!